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Alice Westmacott Roman Society Placement

I was really lucky in having the opportunity to come to the Corinium Museum for two weeks as a placement with the Roman Society, where I was able to gain valuable experience working in a museum environment and with public engagement.

Matres and Genii Cucullati

Blog post written by Fiona Beeston, a student at King's College, London, studying Classical Studies with English. Read on to discover more about the Matres and the Genii Cucullati and their roles and symbolism in Roman Britain.

Mercury the Messenger

A small, limestone statue head, produced in the Romano British period, that belongs to the Roman God Mercury, was found on Cricklade Street. It now sits proudly in the Corinium Museum; read on to discover more.

A Roman Water Nymph

Read Rebecca Preedy's blog post about the Roman Water Nymph. This small bone figurine housed in the museum dates to the Romano-British period. Find out what exactly is a water nymph, and why were they so important to the Romans?

Gods, pirates and a long-lost emperor

Read local copywriter and editor Samantha Fryer Ward’s blog about Gods, pirates and a long-lost emperor! Featuring the Museums Mercury sculpture and rare gold Aureus coin of the Emperor Carausius.